Temporomandibular joint & Injury/Trauma TMJ Introduction

Injury is a part of life. Howsoever careful we may be, we do meet with an accident. Mishaps are unavoidable, the consequences may not show that time but may lead to issues later. they may lead to irreversible damage to face, head, the jaw joint area and much more. It can lead to head, neck and jaw tension.
A accident may lead to chipping of one or more teeth, in worst case scenarios may also lead to complete loss of one or more teeth. These further affect by change in the position of the jaw.

In addition, dislocation of your jaw and problems with your jaw muscles can easily be caused due to what is known as a “bad bite”. This refers to the misalignment of the upper and lower jaws. Oftentimes, this misalignment can lead to facial pain. Not only this but teeth that are not properly situated can rub together leading to bone loss which can cause lasting damage that can take numerous procedures and significant amounts of money to correct.

When more than one teeth are affected it leads to alteration in the bite and the jaw joint. Not only this but teeth that are not properly situated can rub together leading to bone loss which can cause lasting damage that can take numerous procedures and significant amounts of money to correct.

When teeth are missing from your mouth, your jaw muscles over compensate. This can lead to a lopsided mouth that can affect the appearance of your face and cause chronic pain, overactive muscles. When the integrity of your jaw and teeth are compromised, Jaw joint issues are a common result. The strain that joint puts on your jaw can also cause posture problems in your back and neck muscles. This can have a serious effect on spine spine and the alignment of your back, causing difficulties while both sitting and walking.